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 Click to download RSS feed The Province makes room for cyclists on Highway 101 SECHELT – Work is set to begin to widen another section of Highway 101 on the Sunshine Coast to provide pedestrians and cyclists a safer route to travel. [read more] Search begins for Audit Council members VICTORIA – The search is on for audit council members, bringing the Province one step closer to fulfilling Premier Christy Clark’s commitment to establish an Office of the Auditor General for Local Government. [read more] BC Coroner confirms identity of children in house fire PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two young children who died on Jan. 31 in a house fire in the community of Mackenzie.[read more] Natural gas fuelling new economic opportunities VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark has announced British Columbia’s natural gas strategy will be established on a foundation of four priorities for long-term economic prosperity under the BC Jobs Plan.[read more] StrongStart BC centre focuses on First Nations culture KAMLOOPS – Education Minister George Abbott helped celebrate the official opening of the A.E. Perry StrongStart BC centre by reading to kids and their parents from a book of First Nations stories called Thanks to Animals and presenting a copy of the book to the centre.[read more] Ministry, Westbank First Nation discuss alternate lands WEST KELOWNA – The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Westbank First Nation are discussing lands other than those initially identified in the Bear Creek/Rose Valley area in exchange for lands required for the construction of the Westside Road Interchange.[read more] Meat inspection review ensures B.C. has safe meat supply VICTORIA – The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.[read more] Local government achievement certificates awarded VICTORIA – Four local government employees from communities across British Columbia, recognized for their education and work experience in the local government field, are being awarded the following certificate by the provincial Board of Examiners.[read more] Investing in future of B.C.’s silviculture industry KAMLOOPS – As part of ‘Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan’, government is investing $550,000 over three years to help the B.C. silviculture industry develop new human resource strategies to meet the challenges of a changing labour market.[read more] New support line for grandparents raising grandchildren VICTORIA – Parenting is the most important, rewarding and challenging job that most adults will undertake in their lifetime. [read more] | |
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